Publisher's Synopsis
From author MJ Porter comes a thrilling new hero.He sent a hundred men to kill two thousand. It had to be enough.Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters.Coelwulf, a fierce and bloody warrior, fears no man, especially not the Raiders claiming Mercia as their own.Coelwulf must travel away from the heart of Mercia, hunting down the Raiders and what he discovers will determine the fate of Mercia, as well as his own.Book 2 in The Ninth Century SeriesThe Last KingThe Last WarriorThe Last HorseThe Last EnemyThe Last SwordPraise for The Last King (Book 1)"A well-written book from start to finish, full of action with lots of strong characters that you soon love. I really, truly loved it. 5 stars from me. Smashed it." "I feel as though I'm sat astride a horse, sword in hand, screaming like a banshee as I charge.""Action-packed and hard to put down.""I really loved this book, great strong central characters that grow on you. Fantastic read, the book had me gripped. Excellent storyline, fast-paced, full of action, bloody action and violence you feel like your standing in the shield walk or charging on a horse with the blood & sweat of man & beast around you as you help battle the impossible odds. The stories main character Coelwulf is a true warrior of royal blood & the only man with the skills & presence to pull the lords of Mercia together.. He stands tall with his band of warriors & draws men to him to do battle. A true hero of old." Netgalley ReviewerMEET THE AUTHORI'm an author of historical fiction (Early English/Viking) and fantasy. I write A LOT, you've been warned. Find me @coloursofunison or at www.mjporterauthor.com or at www.mjporterauthor.blog where I blog about books and films and sometimes, writing!
